One race there is of men, one of gods, but from one mother we both draw our breath.

Humble in a humble state and great in greatness, I will work out the divinity that is busy within my mind.

The noblest of the elements is water

Finding that the middle condition of life is by far the happiest, I look with little favor upon that of princes.

Every gift which is given, even though is be small, is in reality great, if it is given with affection

War is sweet to those who never tried it.

War is sweet to them that know it not.